Manager/Senior Manager - Civil Legal Litigation - Education Franchise Network - LLB/LLM (8-15 yrs)

Manager/Senior Manager - Legal (Litigation)

Vertical : Legal

Department: Litigation

Location: Worli, Mumbai

Qualification: LLB/LLM

Experience: Minimum 8 to 15 years of post-qualification experience

Job Description

This position requires a proactive and experienced legal professional capable of handling a variety of legal challenges across multiple domains. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, along with a thorough understanding of corporate legal operations and compliance. This role will be reporting to the Chief General Counsel-HOD.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage and oversee legal cases in civil courts, criminal courts, NCLT, DRT, Consumer Forum, and other statutory Tribunals.

- Handle Arbitration matters from filing to pursuing.

- Manage police complaints and drafting and filing criminal complaints across India and Travelling PAN India for handling any legal matters.

- Handle IP infringement cases, including filing and pursuing legal actions.

- Ensure timely preparation, vetting, and filing of pleadings.

- Conduct legal research and analyze case laws relevant to ongoing matters.

- Organize and present documentary evidence, analyze weak cases, and pursue settlements beneficial to the company.

- Communicate key legal issues promptly to department heads.

- Coordinate with external lawyers, brief them about cases, and manage their involvement.

- Report pending litigation to relevant departments and authorities promptly.

- Draft notices, replies, and other legal documents as required.

- Maintain Management Information System (MIS) of notices, litigations, and updates.

- Maintain synopsis of each legal matter and update as necessary.

- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (business units, departments) to understand legal requirements and provide expert legal advice.

- Manage an organized database of all case-related documents and notices.

- Stay updated with legal developments and changes in regulations relevant to the industry

Skills and Qualities:

- Excellent command over English language, both verbal and written.

- Proficiency in drafting pleadings and notices.

- Procedural knowledge of Courts and tribunals (civil, criminal, NCLT, DRT, Consumer Forum, etc.).

- Strong liaison skills.

- Excellent planning and organization skills.

- Proven ability to handle sensitive legal matters delicately.

- Leadership skills.

- Knowledge of Service Industry preferred, with expertise in franchising, especially in education.

- In-depth knowledge of Educational Laws, Consumer Law, Contract Law, Intellectual Property Laws, Arbitration Law, and IBC.

Perks and Benefits:

- Excellent Career Progression

- Competitive Compensation Package

- Health Insurance

- Energetic and Enthusiastic Work Environment

- Performance Bonus

- Employee Development Plans

- Celebration and Reward